Getting to Regional Airports

All three regional airports are accessible by multiple modes of transit. View the details below to identify options and plan your trip.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Getting to BWI from DC

Metrorail to Metrobus:Take Metrorail’s Green line to the Greenbelt Station. From there, the B30 Metrobus goes directly to the airport, for just $7 per person (exact change required).
See the B30 timetable to find out when the bus leaves the station.

Metrorail to MARC Train:Take Metrorail’s Red line to Union Station. From there, take the MARC train via the Penn Line to the BWI Marshall Rail Station. Free shuttle services are provided from the rail station to the Main Terminal building, distinguished by MARC/Amtrak signage. Shuttles run every 12 minutes from 5:00 am to 1:00 am daily and every 25 minutes from 1:00 am to 5:00 am.
MARC tickets can be purchased at Quik Trak machines, Amtrak Ticket Agents, Commuter Direct Ticket Agents or Online at Commuter Direct, with fares starting at $6.
Learn more about fares and schedules from the Maryland Transit Administration.

Metrorail to Amtrak Train: Take Metrorail’s Red line to Union Station From there, take the Amtrak train via the Northeast Regional or Acela Express Lines to the BWI Marshall Rail Station. Free shuttle services are provided from the rail station to the Main Terminal building, distinguished by MARC/Amtrak signage. Shuttles run every 12 minutes from 5:00 am to 1:00 am daily and every 25 minutes from 1:00 am to 5:00 am.
Amtrak tickets can be purchased at Quik Trak machines, Amtrak Ticket Agents, online , onboard or by phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL. Prices vary based on time and method of purchase.
Learn more about fares and schedules at Amtrak.com.

Getting to DC from BWI

Metrobus to Metrorail: For just $7 per person (exact change required), the B30 goes directly to the Greenbelt station, on Metrorail’s Green line.
There is a bus stop located on the lower level of the International Concourse and on the lower level of Concourse A/B. The B30 stops outside at the bus shelter. Follow the signs that say "Public Transit."
See the B30 timetable to find out when the bus leaves the airport.

MARC Train to Metrorail: Exit on the lower level of the Main Terminal building, through doors 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 14 & 15, or 17 & 18 to access free shuttle services to BWI Marshall Rail Station, distinguished by MARC/Amtrak signage. Shuttles run every 12 minutes from 5:00 am to 1:00 am daily and every 25 minutes from 1:00 am to 5:00 am. From the BWI Marshall Rail Station, the MARC train via the Penn Line goes directly to Union Station, on Metrorail’s Red line.
MARC tickets can be purchased at Quik Trak machines, Amtrak Ticket Agents, Commuter Direct Ticket Agents or Online at Commuter Direct, with fares starting at $6.
Learn more about fares and schedules from the Maryland Transit Administration.

Amtrak Train to Metrorail: Exit on the lower level of the Main Terminal building, through doors 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 14 & 15, or 17 & 18 to access free shuttle services to BWI Marshall Rail Station, distinguished by MARC/Amtrak signage. Shuttles run every 12 minutes from 5:00 am to 1:00 am daily and every 25 minutes from 1:00 am to 5:00 am. From the BWI Marshall Rail Station, the Amtrak train via the Northeast Regional or Acela Express Lines goes directly to Union Station, on Metrorail’s Red line.
Amtrak tickets can be purchased at Quik Trak machines, Amtrak Ticket Agents, online, onboard or by phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL. Prices vary based on time and method of purchase.
Learn more about fares and schedules at Amtrak.com.

Dulles International Airport

Getting to Dulles from DC

Metrorail to Washington Flyer Bus:Take Metrorail’s Silver line to Wiehle-Reston East. From there, the Washington Flyer Bus provides non-stop service to the Main Terminal, for just $5.
Fares are collected upon arrival at the airport.
View the departure schedule and learn about the amenities on board at washfly.com.

Metrobus:For just $7 per person, the 5A goes to the 2E curb location. Route 5A can be boarded at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, Rosslyn Metro Station and the Herndon/Monroe Park & Ride Lot.
The L’Enfant Plaza Station is serviced by Metrorail’s Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green lines. The Rossyln Station is served by Metrorail’s Orange, Silver and Blue lines.
See the 5A timetable to find out when the bus leaves each location.

Getting to DC from Dulles

Washington Flyer Bus to Metrorail:
The Washington Flyer bus provides non-stop service from the Main Terminal to the Wiehle-Reston East station, on Metrorail’s Silver line.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter located inside the vestibule of Door 4 on the Arrivals level of the Main Terminal.
View the departure schedule and learn about the amenities on board at washfly.com .

Metrobus:
The 5A Metrobus departs from the 2E curb and stops at the following locations: Herndon/Monroe Park & Ride Lot, Rosslyn Metro Station and L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station.
The L’Enfant Plaza Station is serviced by Metrorail’s Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green lines. The Rossyln Station is served by Metrorail’s Orange, Silver and Blue lines.
See the 5A timetable to find out when the bus leaves the airport.

Reagan National Airport

Getting to Reagan National from DC

Metrorail:The Blue and Yellow Metrorail lines service the airport. Get off at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Station. Use the covered walkway to take you into the terminal.